Greetings Andrea, and welcome to planDisney!
Oh my goodness. It feels like forever since I've enjoyed an afternoon sipping tea at
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Like you, I've been waiting and wishing on a star for both
1900 Park Fare and the
Garden View Tea Room to resume service. We still don't have a reopening date for either venue, so I recommend following the
Disney Parks Blog on social media. Previous restaurant openings have all been announced here, and it's the best official source for breaking Disney Parks news. I'll be watching and hoping right along with you!
In the meantime, I'm happy to offer some alternatives to these experiences that are currently available.
The Grand Floridian Cafe services a delicious breakfast I've really been enjoying recently. Pair the Avocado Toast with a specialty hot beverage, and it will
almost feel like you're enjoying high tea.
For me, the highlight at 1900 Park Fare was always the characters. From Cinderella's wicked stepsisters giving us a hard time to Mary Poppins sweetly asking about our vacation, the interaction was a delight. During their break from the restaurant, Drizella and Anastasia can usually be found flitting around Fantasyland in
Magic Kingdom Park, and Mary Poppins can sometimes be spotted in
EPCOT's United Kingdom. If you're looking for elegant character dining albeit with a different set of Disney pals, these days I enjoy Breakfast a la Art with Mickey & Friends at
Topolino's Terrace - Flavors of the Riviera.
I wish I had better news for you, Andrea. If the experiences you are hoping for don't return in time for your next visit, I hope you find some new favorites. Thanks for bringing your question to us at planDisney, and have a magical day!
Betsy